Student Success Advisor Kulbardi

About The Team

We are a passionate team dedicated to empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at Murdoch University. We are committed to creating pathways to success, provide tailored access programs and personalised support to help Indigenous students thrive in their university journey.

Our team works collaboratively to develop and implement recruitment and retention strategies, ensuring better educational outcomes for Indigenous students and their communities. With a shared vision of equity and opportunity, we strive to create a welcoming and supportive environment where students can reach their full potential.

Your New Role

We are seeking a passionate Student Success Advisor to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students on their academic journey. This role focuses on boosting retention and success rates by providing dedicated case management and tailored support.

Working closely with academic staff, student success team and university support services, you will play a key role in creating a holistic support network that ensures students thrive from enrolment to graduation.

Your Key responsibilities will include
- Monitor and provide feedback to student success working group on individual students academic progress through ongoing communication with case-managed students.- Organise student orientation programs, Ngoolark enrolments and workshops and other activities as required.- Conduct student check-ins with those studying across a range of disciplines to identify issues that may impact on their academic progress and refer these students on to appropriate support services internal and external to the university.

Please refer to the

Position Description

for further details.

What We Offer You

This Continuous | Part time (30 hours per week) attracts a remuneration of $87K - $94K (pro rata) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.

You’ll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Bronze
- tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:
- Periodic salary increases between 1 July 2025 to 1 July 2026 totalling a 6% increase- Flexible work arrangements- Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role- Indigenous Language Allowance- Salary packaging options - such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit- Employee Assistance Program- On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information, check out our

benefits and services page



Join us
- A cover letter that includes a statement addressing the selection criteria noted below to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.- Your most recent resume (CV)

Selection Criteria:
- Undergraduate degree level and/ or equivalent and relevant experience/training.- High level of computer literacy and proficiency.- Communication, including presentations and interpersonal skills.- Ability to use initiative, assume responsibility for tasks and projects.- Organisational, time and workload management skills.

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Ashah Tanoa, Manager Kulbardi,

and quote JR103386 as the reference.

Applications Close on 8 March 2025 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University is proud to be one of Australia's most inclusive Universities and remain committed to becoming the University of choice for First Nations peoples. We aim to be an exemplar in embracing, promoting, and benefiting from Indigenous knowledges and cultural inclusivity within our operations. The University has set a new precedent within the higher education sector, recognising the cultural contribution of First Nations Staff through the establishment of a cultural load allowance, providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role.